[Grace Lynch]

Hello Sarah,

Thank you for your response!

It’s great to see how the module has broadened your understanding of aquaculture despite living in an inland county. I agree that mapping activities would be a great way to develop children’s Geography and Maths skills while helping them understand the importance of Ireland’s coastline and aquaculture industry.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Síle,

Thank you for your response!

You have clearly highlighted the important role aquaculture plays in supporting coastal communities, particularly through employment and opportunities for people to remain living and working locally. I also agree that finding the right balance between economic development, sustainability and the needs of local communities is key to the future of the industry

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for your response!

I agree that these resources are a great way to build environmental awareness and citizenship while helping pupils understand where their food comes from. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to introduce children to the range of careers available within the aquaculture and marine industries.
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Grace

• This reply was modified 2 weeks, 4 days ago by Grace Lynch.
• This reply was modified 2 weeks, 4 days ago by Grace Lynch.

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Anna,

Thank you for your response!

I agree that aquaculture can be introduced to young children in such an engaging and meaningful way, particularly when the school is close to the sea and a busy port. Bringing in local people from the marine industry would be a fantastic way to connect classroom learning with real-life experiences and help children develop an early understanding of sustainability.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Niamh,

Thank you for your response,

I agree that it is so important for students to understand where their food comes from. Hopefully an appreciation for the process that it takes to get food to the table will be brought with them into adulthood. Ideally, their decisions regarding food will be influenced by this and they can make sustained choices that are beneficial to our environment.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hello Niamh,

Thank you for your response!

It’s great to hear how you plan on integrating real-life STEM learning into the classroom. One particular activity that stood out to me was the investigation of the water quality in a local marine environment. This is a great way to improve STEM skills and Subtly bring awareness to sustainably and the importance of protecting local eco-systems.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

1. Hello Eimear,

Thank you for your response !

Its great to hear how connected the resources to meaningful STEM learning focusing on real-life learning for students. This increases motivation and interest and hopefully will create a long-lasting effect on the students and their decisions as adults.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Shannon,

Thank you for your response!

Your ideas clearly demonstrate how STEM can be meaningfully integrated through inquiry-based and cross-curricular learning.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Eimear,

Thank you for your response!

It is fantastic to hear about your personal connection to aquaculture! The support the aquaculture industry offers to rural coastal areas is so important and a real pillar of support. It also acts as a piece of identity for many people, where traditions would have been passed down from generation to generation when working at sea. For example down in Cromane in Co. Kerry, they bless the boats every year. It is practices like this where you can truly feel the community spirit.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Laura,

Thank you for your response!

I like how you have highlighted how valuable it is for young students to understand where their food comes from.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Niamh,

Thank you for your response!

It is great to hear how you plan on using these resources across multiple subject areas. This allows students to see the topics through different perspectives and improves their understanding of the learning material.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Patrick,

Thank you for your response !

It is wonderful to hear how you can see these resources used being used in your classroom. You have excellently highlighted her how to promote the understanding and appreciation among young pupils for the sea and all that it can offer us.

Grace

 

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hello Fionnuala,

Thank you for your response!

I enjoyed reading your reflection. You made a great point about the important role aquaculture plays in sustaining rural coastal communities like Killybegs. I also agree that balancing economic opportunities with environmental protection is essential to ensure the industry remains sustainable for future generations.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hello Shandon,

Thank you for your response!

As a Kerry woman myself, I feel it truly is a blessing to have the presence of the sea on our doorstep. We brought the ARC to the Cromane/Killorglin area last September, and we were parked up at the ‘Seafest’ festival down in Cromane as well. Should you know of any one that would like to use of this resource we will be parked up again there for this year’s Seafest – September 18th and 19th!

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Marie,

Thank you for your response!

I like how you have emphasised that it isn’t “huge” actions only that benefit our environment. Working towards making small sustainable day to day choices that are easily implemented encourage us all to think more about how we can help our environment.

Grace

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